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That's a good point, suppose I've never thought about it that way.
Now, I understand and agree that Bond can no longer be someone who stares death in the face and reacts with a toothy grin. That kind of hyper-competence was passe in the 90's, and the modern Bond has to have more of a grounding in reality, but it's more question of how much you choose to focus on the characters human side, and how much time you spend showing him being the best at what he does. Connery, Lazenby, Dalton and to some extent early Moore were able to achieve that Balance rather well. With CR it was refreshing to get to see that deeper layer, but over the course of four films a gradual distortion has taken place to the point where Bond is only exceptional in the sense of the degree too which he has retained a purchase on his own humanity. It never really comes off like he is the best in the business, but rather someone suffering through and holding themselves together at every juncture. Despite how much talk is made of the country depending on him, there's never a true sense that he is capable of saving anyone, or stopping anyone. Vesper, Severine and Dench M are killed while he is trying to protect them, and both Le Chiffre, Mr White and Green are killed by someone other than Bond.
The next Bond has to be not just a smooth operator, but sly. This could also be worked into how he charms women, applying his trade and putting forth a believable persona to get them into Bed. This is a wily character, who takes satisfaction in putting his talents to work, and , like in the books, takes the opportunity to indulge himself when it arises. While we do occasionally glimpse beneath the mask, this Bond uses a humour and glibness to deflect the traumatic nature of his encounters in the field. Most importantly, the line that has been made so clearly defined throughout the course of the Craig era, the politically correct delineation between right and wrong, will become muddied again. Because, more than the smoking and the womanizing and the nationalism, it's the pragmatism of Bond that has truly been missed in these latest Bond flicks. The wily problem-solving of a man in the field running around on his own, with only his wits and his skills to see him through.
I think the rest of them have been very strong in some areas but not as well balanced as those two earlier actors. It's that balance that allows a credible portrayal in a variety of Bond film styles (allowing larger than life entries as well as more grounded approaches).
I wish them luck in finding the right man for the job when Craig packs it in.
My only wish is that he is a decent actor with range, over 6ft, and that he exhibits more natural refined cool and style than Craig does. I think the next guy needs to have some star power too.
Agreed. I'm convinced most people here aren't that comprehensively knowledgeable about health and fitness and physical aesthetics. Craig's body really isn't all that "special"; in that anyone in decent enough shape who seriously works out at least 3 days a week can achieve a similar look. He ain't and has never looked like a bodybuilder; just a guy in great shape. Craig had decent enough sculpture but you could tell he retained a lot of water probably due to the obvious creatine.
Bingo. Comparisons to past Bond actors will happen but they're of a different time. There are guys of all ages who aren't built like tanks but are aesthetically in better shape than all 6 Bond actors with cinsuderable ease simply due to a better diet and hit the gym 3 to 4 times a week; Wether it be weights, calisthenics or compound exercises. Overall point is, Craig's aesthetic look is more than reasonable. He's not even that shredded.
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Post of the year, so far, I think @Benny . :)
And I would be very surprised if it's just one actor, rather than several that they will be keeping their eye on...
Or another scenario, they're not even looking past Craig as of this moment...
Sounds like how people reacted to Craig's casting.
I would imagine that EON could dress Turner up to look like someone who is very close to the ideal image of Bond. I've seen nothing to this point to convince me that he could pull off the part, though.
I agree.
I'm guessing Daniel Day-Lewis is your first choice then. Brilliant actor, better than Craig.
Indeed it was. I guess our only two choices are Daniel Day-Lewis and Turner.
He's not. One or two members are die-hard fans of him and will endlessly bring him up until a new actor is cast. I'd say a majority of us aren't eager for Turner to play Bond, nor do I see that happening. Color me surprised if he ended up being cast.
The ideal image, but a terrible choice. Got it.
But Aidan Turner would be the next best thing that's for sure. Especially compared to all the other names that are around.
In short, he really does look like a douche!
It's a difference between looking the part and being able to effectively portray him.
They can make him look like Bond, but I've seen nothing so far to suggest he could effectively portray the character in any way, shape, or form.
He doesn't appear as if he can carry this storied franchise on his shoulders.
People forget he is still too young for the role now. Craig looks like a wuss in the early 00s.